April 2013
Organized jointly by STS – Swiss Tunnelling Society and ITA-AITES
ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress is one of the most privileged events in the construction industry. During this year's WTC the following events will take place: ITA committees workshops and open sessions, a presentation forum with lectures of exhibitors, a special session dedicated to students' presentations, Swiss sessions which will share experience and know-how gained during the design and construction of the long and deep base tunnels in Switzerland.
Main congress topics:
- Underground development – planning and use of underground space
- Project planning and implementation – construction management, risk control, cost estimation and scheduling, contracting practices
- Tunnel operation – operation, safety, maintenance, rehabilitation, renovation and repair
- Design and analysis methods and considerations
- Construction technology developments
- Case histories – learning from failures, long deep tunnels, underground construction for hydropower
